In the acoustic guitar world today, Jacques Stotzem is one of the "fingerst… Read Full Bio ↴In the acoustic guitar world today, Jacques Stotzem is one of the "fingerstyle" guitarists with the most diversified style. Born in 1959 in Verviers, the Belgian guitarist has recorded 11 CDs and is high up on the list for fans of the acoustic guitar. Readers of the influential German acoustic guitar magazine «Akustik Gitarre» have likened Stotzem to artists such as Leo Kottke, Paco De Lucia, Neil Young and Keb' Mo'.
That's not really astonishing. His unique and highly refined playing style combines a well-developed melodic sense with a rare dynamic approach to the instrument that speaks directly to the listener. Jacques, unlike many guitar players today, possesses an in-depth sense of harmonic knowledge, which is evident throughout his compositions. All of this is cemented together by his perfect command of the instrument and by his optimistic personality.
Jacques Stotzem has become a regular guest at European and American festivals and is often invited for tours in Japan, China or Taiwan. Since 2006, the famous American guitar company "Martin Guitar", produces an "OMC Jacques Stotzem Custom Signature Model", a dream for every guitar player, a consecration for Jacques. His guitar-playing colleague Larry Coryell described Jacques as follows : «What he plays is pure music. As an instrument he uses the guitar, which he knows very, very well.»
That's not really astonishing. His unique and highly refined playing style combines a well-developed melodic sense with a rare dynamic approach to the instrument that speaks directly to the listener. Jacques, unlike many guitar players today, possesses an in-depth sense of harmonic knowledge, which is evident throughout his compositions. All of this is cemented together by his perfect command of the instrument and by his optimistic personality.
Jacques Stotzem has become a regular guest at European and American festivals and is often invited for tours in Japan, China or Taiwan. Since 2006, the famous American guitar company "Martin Guitar", produces an "OMC Jacques Stotzem Custom Signature Model", a dream for every guitar player, a consecration for Jacques. His guitar-playing colleague Larry Coryell described Jacques as follows : «What he plays is pure music. As an instrument he uses the guitar, which he knows very, very well.»
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Dreaming of a Better World
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Mark Carleton
Amazing! I’ve been listening to Jacques’ music since the Two Bridges album came out. My favorite songs are the ballads like this one!
Jacques Stotzem
Thanks Mark !
Jarrod Hull
I found you on a fingerstyle playlist on Spotify called Fingerstyle Guitar. I first heard Trace of Sorrow and fell in love with the arrangement. You sure make that guitar sing! Congrats, man. I hope I can be as good as you one day
Jacques Stotzem
Thanks for your comment and happy you like my music :)
stewart conacher
One of my favourite pieces by you.
Jacques Stotzem
Thanks happy you like it :)
Andreas Fischer
This melody is so nice! I absolutely love this song! Thank you Mr Stotzem!!!
Jacques Stotzem
Thanks Happy you like it :)
stewart conacher
Another lovely composition.Always a pleasure to listen to your music.
Jacques Stotzem
Thanks ! Happy you like it ;)